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  Les Knight - Australia's Dambuster

  Marcus Fielding

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Les Knight, a young man from Camberwell, Victoria was like many who joined to serve his country during the Second World War. But unlike many others his skill as a Lancaster pilot enabled him to successfully breach the Eder Dam in the now infamous Dambusters Raid. At the age of 22, Les was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and became a national hero. 
  But his war service continued, and four months after the Dambusters Raid, his aircraft was badly damaged. On this occasion, Les’s skill and bravery were again on display as he held the stricken plane steady to allow his seven crewmates to bail out. 
  Then, as he searched for a place to ditch the aircraft, he steered clear of a Dutch village to avoid any civilian injuries. The plane hit the ground hard, cartwheeled, and Les was killed. 
  Five of the seven crew members were able to evade being captured by the Germans and, with the help of underground movements, were returned to England. The other two were captured and detained in POW camps until the war’s end. All seven returned home to continue their lives, marry and have children. Their lives are Les’ legacy. 
  This is the remarkable story of one brave Australian who answered his country’s calling and who demonstrated courage far beyond expectation. His gravestone carries the inscription ‘Let us be Worthy’. The village of Den Ham has never forgotten the bravery of this young Australian pilot. His grave has always been immaculately kept.

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  Faith and Democracy: The Trial...

  Gareth R. Lanford

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  Faith and Democracy: The Trial That Shook the Nation 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐ 
  Are you looking to deepen your understanding of how faith and justice intersect within democratic systems? 
  Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements to explore the vital story on faith, justice, and democratic resilience? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook serves as your definitive companion for immersing yourself in the narrative, reflecting on key themes, and engaging in thoughtful exercises. With this, you're geared for enlightenment. 
  Updated Coverage of the Latest Discussions and Themes. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights about the vital story on faith, justice, and democratic resilience 
  - Detailed explanation of the intersection between faith and democratic principles 
  - Fruitful strategies for reflection and critical thinking 
  Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, which is essential for your deep understanding. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
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  I Reserve the Right to be...

  Blayney Colmore

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  You want to know why dying is like orgasm?  Blayney Colmore, 30 years an Episcopal priest, life escort, explains.  Baptism, marriage, burial, hitting for the cycle.  Portal to tomb. Assassinated seminary classmate, close friends with Watergate figures, African odyssey, divorce, remarriage, all in the shadow of inevitable, impending death. Does death make hash of all our efforts? Is there a dimension beyond what we know? Can normal people access it? As we burn down our  culture's  best achievements can we do something more useful than mourn? Come along on this holy roller coaster. You may  recognize the highs and lows.

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  The Third Book of Maccabees - A...

  Anonymous Jewish Historian

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  What happens when faith and courage meet overwhelming odds? How does divine intervention shape the destiny of a people? 
  The Third Book of Maccabees is a powerful account of perseverance, identity, and miraculous deliverance. Written by an anonymous historian, this sacred text tells the gripping story of the Jewish people under the rule of Ptolemy IV—and how their unwavering faith led to divine rescue from brutal persecution. 
  Now available in a modern, accessible translation, this edition brings the story to life for today’s listener, preserving its emotional depth and spiritual message. 
  What you'll discover inside:A Story of Divine Deliverance – The miraculous saving of a faithful people during a time of great trialThe Power of Unwavering Faith – A community’s refusal to abandon their beliefs, even in the face of deathTimeless Lessons of Hope and Courage – How perseverance and trust in the divine lead to triumphA Window into Jewish History and Culture – Deeper insight into a pivotal moment that shaped Jewish identity 
  Whether you're exploring it for its historical value or seeking spiritual encouragement, The Third Book of Maccabees offers a moving testament to faith, resilience, and hope. 
  Begin your journey today and experience a story of deliverance that still echoes through the ages.

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  A Little Cloud - From their pens...

  James Joyce

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  James Augustine Aloysius Joyce was born on the 2nd February 1882 in Dublin into a middle-class family, and the eldest of ten surviving siblings 
  Admired as a brilliant student he briefly attended the Christian Brothers-run O'Connell School before excelling at the Jesuit schools of Clongowes and Belvedere.  From there he went on to attend University College Dublin from 1898, studying English, French and Italian 
  In 1902, Joyce was now in his early twenties, and went to Paris to study Medicine but soon abandoned his teachings.  Back in Dublin to attend to his dying Mother he met Nora Barnacle. They bonded immediately into a life-long match. Together they decided to emigrate to Europe.  The couple lived in Trieste, Rome, Paris, and finally Zürich where Joyce pursued a variety of jobs and ventures to supplement his literary pursuits but none of these paid off.  
  After publishing a poetry volume, ‘Chamber Music’, in 1907, his short story collection ‘The Dubliners’, in 1914, helped establish his talent in the rapidly changing world.  
  Although far from home Joyce’s literary heart and works were set in his recollections of Dublin.  Characters are close resemblances of family and friends and indeed enemies.  His landmark work ‘Ulysses’, published in 1922, is set in the streets and alleyways of the city as it parallels Homer’s Odyssey in a variety of styles including its famed stream of consciousness. 
  His pen continued to produce classics of the order of ‘A Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man’ and ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ together with several volumes of poetry and a play ‘The Exiles, in 1918.   
  On the 11th January 1941, Joyce underwent surgery in Zürich for a perforated duodenal ulcer. The next day he fell into a coma. On the 13th after a brief period of lucidity in which he called for his wife and son he passed.  He was 58.

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  Rust Belt Chicago - An Anthology

  Martha Bayne

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  “A lively grab bag of essays, fiction and poetry that reads at times like a who’s who of contemporary Chicago writers/residents”(Chicago Tribune). Chicago is a city built on meat, railroads, and steel, on opportunity and exploitation. But its identity has long involved so much more than manufacturing. Today, the city continues to lure new residents from around the world, and from across a region rocked by recession and deindustrialization.Rust Belt Chicago collects essays, fiction, and poetry from more than fifty writers who speak directly to the concerns the city shares with the Midwest at large, and the elements that set it apart. With contributions from writers like Aleksandar Hemon, Kathleen Rooney, and Zoe Zolbrod, here you’ll find stories about:  Buying Bread on Devon Street  The Cantinas of Pilsen  Bike commutes through the North Side  Adventures on the El.  Writing with affection, frustration, anger, and joy, the writers in this collection capture all the harmony and dissonance that define one cacophonous place.

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